Tutorial: Scribbly stitching applique

Pam from Threading My Way shows how to do scribbly stitching applique that works well for stitching around tiny or complex applique pieces. It might also be referred to as wonky stitching or sketchy stitching. It looks like free motion stitching, but she doesn’t drop the feed dogs. This is my favorite way to applique. I love being able to draw pictures and color them in with bits of scrappy fabric. Oh, and if you’re loving the cute robot designs she uses in her tutorial, you can download the templates for free here: Robot Applique Templates.

Click below for her sketchy stitching tutorial:

How To Applique With Scribbly Stitching, by Threading My Way

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!